Rumi The Guest House, Everyday, & a Hoola Hoop

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Rumi, he was a 13th-century Persian poet, theologian, and Sufi mystic. On the rare occasion when I’ve been involved in activities or conversations about who I’d invite to dinner, if I could invite anyone, dead or alive, Rumi is always there. An all time favorite of many Rumi lovers is his poem, “The Guest House.”

I hope you enjoy the video and poem. Love.

“The Guest House” ~by Rumi

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.

He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

Not instantly guilty Sharyl, or postponed guilt either. You are completely right.

It makes me wonder something – take Libby and Lefty – what do/did their thoughts consist of? Perhaps a little guilt after ripping up the toilet paper roll and shredding it to pieces under the bed, but as far as their *thoughts,* not so much I’m thinking. No guilt. Kinda nice, huh?

I went looking for a copy of Rumi’s “The Guest House” to share on Facebook today. Just feeling it. Stumbled on your post. Google led me here. Am so happy. I know this post is like a year old – but it’s coming to me at just the right time. I am starting a new business. I am scared and joyful and wanted to remind myself to welcome the fear – as well as the joy – because they are both a part of the process. Being able to watch this hoola hooper and listen to the words of this song changed my mindset for the day. Thank you!

Suzan, welcome! I’m so happy you found words that spoke to you! I often tell people that one of my hopes with this blog is that when someone is in need of a specific message, that they’ll stumble upon it here, at the *exact* time they need it. Thank you for letting me know that one of my biggest hopes has come true with you. It makes me very happy.

There is so much that’s written within this blog about fear, joy, love…TRUST mostly. I tried to find a few articles to send you, but honestly, I started poking around my own site and felt so many applied to how you’re currently feeling.

This is one that I would not have thought to send, mostly because it starts off with a timeline of 2011, but after reading the whole thing, I think it’s really ideal for you. Mostly because it’s about connecting dots. I hope you enjoy it.

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I understand that for many, Trust does not come easy. It falls into the black-hole called "Easier-Said-Than-Done." And here is why: Because as children, most of us learned the exact opposite of how trust works.
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